KCSG 38 Posted October 5, 2014 I'm down 87 lbs since surgery last year but gained 7lbs the last two weeks. But I know why: I'm eating too many Snacks and not drinking Water. The mental stuff that made us fat before is still there. Im struggling too but I know what I need to do: destress and stick to the program. A support group isn't something I've done before but may now. I just need the reset button and to talk to people to understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesuse2000 698 Posted October 5, 2014 Good for you for noticing this trend quickly and working to get yourself back on track! You can get back on track. I think most of us will have to be vigilant in our eating habits for the rest of our lives. Maybe you can come up with some healthy snack ideas. Wishing you the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted October 5, 2014 Sure, you can do it. As you have already done, you have to say, "Stop!" Then reset. And get in the groove. I look forward to hearing about your progress here. I hope you post about it on this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted October 5, 2014 reset button and to talk to people to understand. @@KCSG hey dude nice to see your handsome face and smile again glad you are coming back to be with us "hanging" around this board for support is great asking questions, reading answers helps coming to the board helps keep me honest reminding me of what to do to stay on track for the rest of my life knowing your problem is half the battle it can be hard to get all your Water in gotta force yourself!! as far as those nasty Snacks....... knock it off!!! 87 lbs loss is great were you at goal??? sorry about the regain unfortunately regains do happen to many of us after all is said and done 7 lbs is not THAT bad you are nipping it in the bud you did catch yourself early i see you are very determined/anxious to get back on track you are once again on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life as far as drinking............ i'm holding a glass of Water up to your new found success good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCSG 38 Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks...reached and surpassed my goal but paranoid about going back...I never want to be where I was again. Focused on getting my Water and cutting out high calorie Snacks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted October 5, 2014 surpassed my goal but paranoid about going back... @@KCSG nothing wrong with being a little paranoid about regaining i think many people are worried about regaining (me) reminding ourselves we never want to weigh what we used to IMO keeps me/us on program i know you will follow the rules again and do great good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted October 5, 2014 At only 48 days post-op, I sincerely wish people who have grabbed the brass ring (reached goal) would be more transparent (and more specific) about the challenges and slippery slopes of "real life" (Year 2, Year 3). Having lost and gained weight more times than I could accurately count (at least 40 times), I imagine that this time, with WLS, I'll have: Year 1 - the year of losing weight Year 2 - the year of maintaining weight los Year 3 - the year of boring real life. I think Year 1 will be by far the easiest one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorj7 51 Posted October 5, 2014 Hi there, I havent lost as much as you, But I have been in a stall for more than two weeks!! Sounds like we both have the same problem. Let's Do this together Bro!! Keep me posted !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCSG 38 Posted October 6, 2014 VSGAnna...The slippery slope are a few things: 1. Getting used to sleeve: once you love it, you also know what it can take: including eating bad foods you didn't touch post-op. 2. You sample foods that you shouldn't eat, don't gain wait so you eat more. Just a few... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike4132 256 Posted October 8, 2014 My biggest fear is that I will regain after losing with the sleeve. I'm not sleeved yet but I'm hoping that fear stays with me and keeps me from letting it happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HouseVT 0 Posted December 28, 2014 I'm feeling pretty frustrated as I've had a few major life events derail my progress around the 1 year mark. Didn't help the the holidays seemed to pop up and it was one party after another. Before I knew it I had regained about 20lbs. Time to hit the restart and get myself back on track. Any encouraging ideas or thoughts on how or where to start are greatly appreciated? I know I need to get my excercise but I'm considering a restart of the post op program? Anyone ever try this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted December 28, 2014 You can get back on track. most of us have to be vigilant in our eating habits for the rest of our lives. @@thesuse2000 good/nice words you said back in October unfortunately @@KCSG hasn't post since october 14 the topic will always be relevent this topic is frequently/sometimes on people minds (me) newbies esp. and others shouldn't think of the future in that way that they might not be able to maintain their weight loss as long as you continue to follow the rules we've learned with the sleeve - you should maintain "it" is/can be harder keep the weight off maintenance most/all of us didn't have toooo much trouble taking the weight off its keeping the weight off!! the sleeve is still "hanging" around to assist you but YOU have to work hard too at some point you might find you are able to eat more the expression here is "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" whatever you did pre-op, then post op you must continue for the rest of your health @theuse2000 87 lbs down great keep up the good work kathy congrats to everyone else/me too keep up the great job i know WE can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) regained 20lbs. Time to hit the restart and get myself restart of the post op program? @@HouseVT you've identified that you have a problem thats 1/2 the battle so you are 1/2 way their!!!! lots of people have hit that "restart" button with Protein shake etc. its a good idea giving you that "push" losing a little more weight in a quicker time will make you feel better but shortly, you have to go back to "real" life follow all those Water rules you say you might be having trouble dealing with drink at least 64 oz of Water a day do not drink while you are eating don't drink for about 30 minutes before you eat wait 45-60 minutes after you eat before you drink again a few other things you "might" not remember eat Protein first - very important watch your carb intake always chew food slowly and carefully eat off a small plate eat very slowly measure your food try and keep track of allll our your food (ie use MFP) its amazing how calories add up before you know it you ate a "zillion" calories other things too, all i can think of this second it can be hard but you MUST follow ALL these rules for the rest of your life to maintain your weight you lost a lot of weight before you cAN do it again i know you will be yet another success story good luck kathy Edited December 28, 2014 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCSG 38 Posted December 28, 2014 The key is to not spiral out of control. I still struggle this time of the year. It's about going back to getting Protein, keeping carbs low and exercising. We get out of control when we return to bad habits. Just don't be too hard on yourself. You'll fail at times but don't let it define you. Get back on track!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted December 28, 2014 @@KCSG i'm confused i went to your name earlier and it said you were last on in October?? nice to see you what happened?? nice to see you how have you been doing guy??? kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites